Health department hires Deeken as administrator

The Pike County Health Department, Home Health & Hospice Board of Trustees hired Christopher Deeken as their new Administrator.
Deeken brings a strong educational background to PCHD including a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing Management, a Master’s degree in Health Administration, and a MBA in General Management.
In addition to his educational background, he has also worked for a medical office in southern Missouri where he analyzed revenue, expenses and the worth of offices. Christopher was working for Ascension Health in St. Louis when he accepted the position.
“I am truly grateful and appreciative of this opportunity. This agency is filled with very intelligent and passionate individuals, who truly care about the community and I am excited to become a member of the team and community,” said Christopher Deeken.
Deeken took over as Administrator on July 7.
“We feel he is highly qualified and a good fit for our agency,” said Joyce Megown, Board of Trustee’s Secretary.